gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
pre-made (esp. food); prepared in advance
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
feminine; womanly; female
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to have a meal; to take a meal
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
furnishings; implements; equipment
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
matcha; powdered green tea
because of; owing to; due to
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
item; article; dish; course; finest item
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
kaiseki; sophisticated traditional Japanese cuisine brought in courses; simple meal eaten before tea is served
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
mixed vegetable and seafood tempura; something pulled upwards; small castle with a simple earthen-walled moat; turning up a lamp wick
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
in person; personally; directly
to have the privilege of doing
appetizer; later date; post-dating (e.g. a letter or cheque)